Director, Jewelry Category Manager

1stdibs.com•New York, NY

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

1stDibs is a one-of-a-kind online marketplace that connects design lovers to more than one million extraordinary pieces, from furniture and fine art to jewelry and fashion. As a leading global marketplace for design lovers, we enable shoppers to discover beautiful things and engage with top sellers from around the world. We encourage our shoppers to interact with sellers throughout all stages of the transaction, including item inquiries, price negotiations and customization requests. As the Director, Category Manager for Jewelry, you will be the chief architect of one of our most prestigious verticals. This isn't just about managing inventory; it’s about delivering results by blending high-end market expertise with clinical analytical rigor. You will sit at the intersection of dealer relationships, data insights, and marketplace strategy to grow GMV and reinforce 1stDibs as the premier destination for fine jewelry.

Requirements

8+ years in category/inventory management within luxury e-commerce, auction houses, or the jewelry industry.
Comfortable with marketplace KPIs and use data to tell a story and drive decisions.
A deep, "insider" understanding of fine, vintage, and designer jewelry.
The ability to move complex initiatives forward by influencing cross-functional teams and external partners.
Exceptional presentation skills, you can speak "luxury" to a dealer and "data" to an executive.

Nice To Haves

Gemology credentials (GIA or similar).
Experience in the luxury resale or auction market.
A genuine passion for design, craftsmanship, and the stories behind extraordinary objects.

Responsibilities

Define the Vision: Execute a long-term growth strategy for Jewelry. You’ll identify the next big shifts in vintage, estate, and contemporary segments and move first to capture them.
Curate the Marketplace: Partner with Dealer Relations and Art Research to onboard the world’s leading estates and brands. You’ll ensure our selection has the unmatched breadth and quality our buyers expect.
Empower Our Partners: Build trusted relationships with top dealers, providing them with the data-driven insights and pricing strategies they need to thrive on our platform.
Analyze & Optimize: Dive deep into marketplace KPIs—conversion, traffic, and inventory health—to turn raw data into actionable growth levers.
Lead Cross-Functionally: You’ll succeed alongside the Product, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to advocate for the features and tools that elevate the jewelry-buying journey.

Benefits

Competitive medical/dental/vision benefits, including a $0 single medical plan, with HSA employer contributions.
Health plan includes gender affirmation and infertility care.
Flexible with our PTO. We generally expect employees take around 15 days/year.
All employees enjoy ownership in 1stDibs in RSUs, through new hire grants, and/or annual refresh grants, if eligible.
The choice to work in our New York headquarters, with monthly in-office meals and mixers, and happy hours, and/or the option to work completely remotely. We truly prioritize flexibility for all employees.
Fully paid wellness benefits, including One Medical membership and WellHub.
Fully paid parental leave, leave to care for a family member, and bereavement leave, including reproductive loss.
Company match of donations to 501c3 charities, up to $250/year.
Full benefits package includes FSA, life and disability insurance, EAP, commuter benefits, and more.
Equity
Incentive (IF APPLICABLE)